A car hire and ticket to Johannesburg airport and you are set for a holiday of amidst the hard players. With a work hard, play hard ethic, Johannesburg has the ability to entrance the laid-back Capetonians, most of whom have made the city their home. Will Johannesburg trap you in its web? Let the fun and games begin...

Johannesburg is the city where residents are particularly skilled at working and playing hard.

Johannesburg is to South Africa as Hollywood is to America. It is the city where most local celebrities can be found lingering around, shopping, driving and trying to make it big in the South African film industry - not that Cape Town does not have celebrities and great industry professionals. The perception is that Johannesburg is the city where one comes to play hard and work hard – and where opportunities are born. Hence, it is called the place of gold. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is also located in the city.

Once you have landed at the OR Tambo Airport or Joburg airport , on your way to your hotel, you will find that there are vast distances between certain suburbs. Your best option is to secure a car hire to ensure an easy journey from the car hire Johannesburg airport. This can be organised by your travel agent via a reputable car hire company. Easy access, allows for a smooth journey and a holiday littered with Kodak moments.

Your options are varied. There are various townships to explore such as Kliptown and the popular Soweto where you will enjoy entertainment such as jovial dancers who are miraculously able to twist and turn their flexible bodies in very awkward positions- much to the delight of passersby.

If you are keen to explore historical sites, you can visit the Hector Peterson memorial which you will find in Soweto. Hector Peterson was shot in 1976, in a rally against the apartheid regime. You will also find the Apartheid Museum which documents South Africa’s history.

On a lighter note, Johannesburg offers great nightlife with an array of well sought-after DJ at various night clubs. Of course, you will find wonderful restaurants and lounge bars for a -relaxing drink. For an all-you-can-do entertainment facility, why not head over to The Gold Reef City? The hugely popular facility which is open to the public 24 hours-a-day has a classy casino for those wanting to throw caution to the wind. Hiking trails can be explored as well as game farms. Be prepared for a deliciously exciting holiday by ensuring a car hire awaits you as you board the plane at Johannesburg airport. There is no time to waste.